The U.S. education system needs improvement, and it’s up to passionate educators to make it happen.
Augusta University Online’s Master of Education program allows teachers everywhere to take the next step in their careers by giving them the applicable tools to empower every learner. You’ll take a deep dive into topics that can be immediately applied in your work, from classroom management and pedagogical theory to assessment analysis and curriculum creation. And with 21 different tracks to choose from, you can select the degree path that's best suited for your career goals.
When you’ve finished the program, you’ll come away with the critical skills, subject-focused pedagogies and understanding needed to foster inclusive and student-focused learning environments.
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Augusta University Online’s Master of Education in Instruction can help prepare you to meet the needs of modern classrooms — from creating a more inclusive learning space to adapting to new social and educational technologies — allowing you to better connect with your students and help them learn. Aligned with the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, this MEd focuses on:
Click on a concentration below to learn more about that program, its curriculum and more.
The elementary education track is specifically geared toward preparing you to help students in their learning development from kindergarten to fifth grade.
Rather than home in on a specific teaching setting or content area, the general track shares pedagogical strategies that can be generally applied in any teaching context.
When you choose the middle grades education track, you’ll develop instructional strategies specific to sixth through eighth grade education, all while analyzing critical issues for middle grade students.
The P-12 concentration offers you the opportunity to learn advanced teaching strategies specific to one of the following subjects: art, health and physical education, music, or drama.
The secondary education concentration features the following subject areas: biology, chemistry, earth science, economics, English, French, German, history, mathematics, physics, political science, science education and Spanish.
Becoming a special education professional requires a highly focused and specialized pedagogical skill set, one that you can develop in the special education concentration.
Earning your MEd in Instruction online will give you tangible new skills that you can apply in the classroom immediately while equipping you to potentially qualify for a higher salary. By earning a graduate education degree, you give yourself the opportunity to exponentially increase your salary year over year*:
Year Five Salary with Master’s: $54,840
Year Five Salary Without Master’s: $47,680
Year Five Salary with Master’s: $45,960
Year Five Salary Without Master’s: $40,800
Year Five Salary with Master’s: $49,080
Year Five Salary Without Master’s: $43,760
*Be sure to check with your district about which types of master’s degrees meet the qualifications for a salary upgrade.
Earning a graduate degree is about more than career advancement — it’s about developing the skills to live a better, more financially stable life. Thanks to our affordably priced and career-focused graduate degrees, we rank in the top 5 percent for increased economic mobility for low- and moderate-income students, according to the Economic Mobility Index, a tool created by the Third Way think tank.
Our caring faculty take the time to understand your personal and professional goals, helping you create a road map to making an impact.
Our flexible, learner-first online environment allows you to earn your degree while managing your busy schedule.
Coursework is focused on applying theoretical frameworks to real classroom settings, allowing you opportunities to translate what you’ve learned into practice.
The MEd in Instruction meets the post-baccalaureate requirements for a teaching salary upgrade in many states.
Our MEd offers 21 concentrations, from special education and elementary education to specific subject concentrations like drama and biology.
To gain admission to the online MEd program, you must meet the following criteria: